Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where our loved ones shine down and let us know that they are happy.

Melvin S. Wilhoite was born into this world on the 20th of February in 1944 to Harry Wilhoite and Willie Mae Wilhioite (Cunningham) who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Dean, Harold, William, Allen, Annette, Geraldetta, Mary, and Shirley. Melvin served our country in the United States Army.  He was a man who was an enigma in many ways.  Melvin was never overly social, he believed what he believed and once he decided to help someone, nothing anyone could say would change that. For the remaining nieces and nephews who have all lost a Wilhoite, we grieve over the loss of our last uncle of the Wilhoite bloodline. Melvin was very ill during the last weeks of his life.  Although his body tried to fight, it was ultimately too much and he succumbed.  We will hold and cherish the memories we have of him in the coming days as we celebrate his life and remember him.